Thin Thinking Podcast

Did you know that the power of group support can significantly boost your success when it comes to releasing weight and achieving your goals? Research has shown that people who embark on their journeys with the backing of a supportive community can be more than twice as successful as those who go it alone. In today's Thin Thinking episode , I am thrilled to share to you a transformative way of bui...

From the trivial choices, like selecting the mug for your morning coffee, to the monumental ones that sculpt the trajectory of our existence – each choice we make has the potential to paint the canvas of our lives. These decisions, the ones that have the power to rewrite our narrative, deserve our utmost attention. In today's Thin Thinking episode , join me as I sit down with the remarkable Dr. Ri...

Have you ever caught yourself sticking to a limited palette of colors in your wardrobe, perhaps even unconsciously? Many times when we feel self-conscious about our body we will tend to hide our body with darker or more drab colors. In this week's episode , we delve deep into the world of colors and how they can impact not only our attire but also our perception of ourselves and the world around u...

Emotional eating is one of the leading causes of inconsistent weight release. Last week we began to  look at some key tools to prevent emotional eating. This week I want to dive deeper into this important topic giving you even more tools and insights so that you can begin to have some leverage over this challenging cycle. For a long time, I found myself turning to food as a source of comfort durin...

Welcome to Thin Thinking Podcast, where today, we will embark on an empowering journey to prevent emotional eating like true bosses! In this episode, we will begin a heroic  two-part venture with mindset strategies that will empower you to manage your feelings and emotions without turning to food. Imagine the possibilities when you can harness the power of emotional mastery: you become unstoppable...

We've all experienced those frustrating plateaus, where our weight stubbornly resists our best efforts.  It's so easy to point the finger at genetics and metabolism, but what if there's more to the story? What if some of these set points are actually rooted in our minds? Yes, that's right. In this Thin Thinking episode , we're going on a journey to uncover the hidden forces that may be holding us...

Do you find yourself constantly taking care of others but rarely finding time for your own self-care? It's a common challenge for many of us. We dedicate ourselves to our roles as parents, employees, caregivers, and volunteers, often leaving no room for personal rejuvenation. And even when we do consider taking that much-needed time for ourselves, we often feel guilty or ashamed. The result? We be...

Do you find yourself wishing you could enjoy eating vegetables more than you currently do?  Perhaps you even aspire to like them, even just a little?  We all know that vegetables are nutritional powerhouses, making weight management and maintaining good health easier.  But what if we're just not enthusiastic about them? What if we even dislike them? Ugh! Well, fret no more, because in this week's...

Did you know that approximately 87.3% of people veer off their diets while traveling? Yes, it's true! From succumbing to the temptation of tantalizing street food to indulging in decadent desserts that scream "eat me," the struggle is real.  But don't worry -- because in this week's episode , we've got you covered. In this travel issue, I dive deep into a treasure trove of Thin Thinking travel-sav...

Did you ever wonder how certain plants have the incredible ability to heal both your brain and body? Or perhaps you've been curious about how smells can directly trigger systems in your brain, promoting overall well being? In today's Thin Thinking episode , join me in this captivating interview with Jodi Cohen, founder of Vibrant Blue Oils, renowned functional practitioner who combines aromatherap...

Are you ready to unlock the secret sauce for a more steady stream of joy in your life?  Imagine a joy that doesn't depend on external factors, but rather stems from within you.  In today's Thin Thinking episode , I am going to walk you through a book I thought you might find as a great summer read--Laurel Mellin's  "Wired for Joy: The Science of Happy Living."  Through practical techniques and pro...

Sometimes in life, we reach a point where things start feeling comfortable but somewhat lackluster.  It might be that you're stuck in a job you don't love, you find yourself without the purpose of raising your children once they leave home, you're approaching retirement but unsure about the next chapter, or perhaps you're hesitant to pursue that long-awaited dream. If you resonate with any of thes...

Picture this:  it's early morning, the alarm blares, and you're lying in bed contemplating whether to hit that snooze button or drag yourself to the gym. And suddenly, a big red stop sign pops up in your mind, urging you to  abandon all thoughts of exercise and dive right under the cozy covers.  Sound familiar? Well fret not, because in this week's episode of Thin Thinking, we are diving deep into...

We live in a world where pouring that first glass of wine or other drink of choice has become all too easy. Whether it's to unwind after a long workday, relax on the weekends, or finding the courage to navigate social situations, alcohol can seem, at times, to be the solution to soothe the rough edges of life. Unfortunately, some of us have discovered that what once seemed like an innocent occasio...

Skinny people.  We all know them. We all know that resentful feeling we can get while watching them happily scarf down a burger and fries while we nibble on a salad.  Grrr! It can be frustrating and disheartening, leaving us questioning why weight management seems to come so effortlessly to some while we struggle and make sacrifices on a daily basis. Why do we have to work so damn hard and they ha...

Are you tired of going out to eat and feeling like you've undone all of your hard work towards a healthier lifestyle?  Studies have shown that we consume an extra 250-500 calories when eating out ...Yikes! With summer around the corner--travel plans and eating out with friends, it's more important than ever to develop a healthy restaurant mindset. That's why in this episode of Thin Thinking, we've...

Did you know that a recent study by the American Psychological Association found that people who have clear boundaries between work and personal life have less stress and burnout?  And do you know who has the hardest time setting boundaries for themselves? Women, of course. Today's Thin Thinking episode , we are joined by my special guest expert Nicole Tsong, who is a work-life balance coach, a be...

Go on a diet, lose weight, reach your goal. Voila!  It seems so easy, because that is what the dieting industry would like us to believe.  But here's the thing: if it were that easy we wouldn't struggle as much as we do.  There are six stages that most people who have taken weight off and kept it off long-term, had to go through in order to achieve not just their ideal weight, but long term weight...

Did you ever think you were overweight growing up–like you were fat and all your friends were thin? And then, you look back at old pictures of yourself and think, "Wow, I really wasn't fat at all! I wish I could go back in time and tell myself not to be so hard on myself." This happened to many of us who are children of the skinny-mini 70's, where stick thin was "the look".  Today's Thin Thinking...

I am too old to be successful with weight loss. Weight loss is impossible after menopause. I have failed too many times to lose weight--it just doesn't work for me. Many older people who have been dieting a good part of their lives develop deep doubts about their ability to be successful with weight management. And it creates a subconscious limiting belief for many that may actually be a self-fulf...

Many times, the challenges we have in our current life can be traced back to something from our past. Consciously, we're trying to deal with the current challenge, not realizing that maybe we need to take care of the root issue. Today's episode on my Thin Thinking podcast , we are joined by Dr. Louise Swartswalter who for 20 years, has been helping transform lives individually and in groups using...

Oscar winning actors have them. Olympic athletes can't win without them. Well, so do weight masters! Weight masters need them too! What am I talking about?? Did you know that in research studies of people who achieved and sustained long-term weight management over time most of these long term masters cited having a support team on their journey as one of the keys to their success. There are so man...

In 2021, the Center for Disease Control reported that over 49% of adults in the US reported trying to lose weight in that year.  Here is the thing, ONLY 5% of them were able to release the weight and keep it off.  Now, was there something wrong with the other 95%? Were they incompetent? Were they social rejects? Did they have a lower IQ or just weren't as savvy at dieting as those shiny, radiant a...

How many days of the week do you dread going to the closet to pick out clothes to wear? Or maybe you --- like so many other people around the world during pandemic -- have given up on getting dressed at all. Often--when we are weight challenged-- we have many sizes of clothes in our closet. The smaller sizes taunting us, making us feel bad for not being disciplined enough to wear them. The larger...

I will start this later. That kind of  "put it off" reasoning about projects and things I needed to get done but felt overwhelmed by, defined my life--from weight management to bill paying to organizing my house. So, what happened? I lived in a state of perpetual chaos and self loathing–never feeling like I was moving forward in my life.  In fact, I was drowning in my own inability to get started...